2018 Hundred Acre 'Wraith' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Another stellar vintage from Hundred Acre, the 2018 Wraith is pushing hard for the perfect score attained by its predecessors. All in due time, no doubt, as this is already a stunning expression that promises to evolve with steady grace for several decades to come. The bouquet smolders with spicy cumin seed, fenugreek and cinnamon. The rich, full-bodied palate delivers blackcurrant cordial and blueberry pie with iron ore on a bed of red roses and red fruit highlights. Silken tannins, seamless freshness, and an endless finish round out this highly collectible creation from Jayson Woodbridge.
Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Wraith drifts effortlessly out of the glass with compelling scents of Morello cherries, boysenberry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus hints of unsmoked cigars, wild sage, underbrush and pencil shavings. The taut, tightly packed, muscular, full-bodied palate quakes with energy, supported by beautifully ripe, grainy tannins, finishing incredibly long and provocatively perfumed. So lively and layered, this Wraith perfectly captures the captivating vibrancy of this great, great vintage!